Elementary Instructional Extensions Lead Teacher

ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 

Laramie, Wyoming 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Elementary Instructional Extensions Lead Teacher 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

• The Elementary Extensions Program Team Lead is responsible for leading the development and implementation of instructional programming that enhances core curriculum content through both targeted services and classroom enrichment activities. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and expertise in innovative instructional practices. The Team Lead will support both students and educators, facilitating professional learning and ensuring effective integration of enrichment activities with academic standards through instruction of elementary-aged students and collaborative work with practicing teachers. 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Program Leadership & Development: 

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative instructional programs aligned with core content standards. 
• Oversee both targeted services and enrichment activities to ensure comprehensive learning experience. 
• Support extension team members in enacting extension programming. 

Instruction & Student Engagement: 

• Provide direct instruction to elementary students in extension settings. 
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. 
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration and inquiry. 
• Manage student behavior effectively in various instructional settings. 

Collaboration & Scheduling: 

• Work closely with grade-level teams, school administrators, and staff to develop effective scheduling structures to ensure access to extension activities. 
• Align programming with school-wide academic goals and priorities. 

Professional Development & Support: 

• Facilitate professional learning opportunities for educators in areas such as place-based education, gifted education, project-based learning, and instructional innovation. 
• Provide mentorship and support to staff to enhance their ability to deliver high-quality enrichment programming. 
• Stay informed on best practices in elementary education, enrichment programming, and innovative program development. 

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level.) 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  

• Ability to use effective communication skills; strong content and pedagogical knowledge; knowledge of education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; ability to lead meetings; and ability to help groups achieve consensus. 

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:                   Master’s Degree; certification from Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement in Elementary Education.  

Work Experience:        At least 3 years of experience as an elementary teacher.  
Spanish language skills strongly preferred.  

Applied Experience:    Experience in project-based learning, STEM, place-based instruction, arts integration, or similar enrichment areas. 

Familiarity with scheduling and program coordination in a school setting. 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position.  Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information. 

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.

• Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.

• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.

• Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION 

• Evaluation of this position shall be by the Chief Academic Officer.

Salary : $47,500 - $79,296